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Edward Parrish, of Selma, went to the DOT's public forum to speak out against the tolls because he feels the DOT should be able to use the money it already collects to foot the bill for the project.

DOT study touts benefits of tolls

The N.C. Department of Transportation says the best way to pay for improvements to Interstate 95 is with tolls.

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JOHNSTON COUNTY

Tata eases I-40/440 project’s pain

The I-40/440 rebuild project will cause traffic delays for Raleigh’s busiest expressway. NCDOT says it has taken steps to minimize the chaos.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Princeton teen says he knew about shotguns in truck and lied about it

David Cole Withrow releases statement that changes his original story about not knowing about guns found in truck.
SELMA

Raleigh woman gets the crowds laughing in Selma

Louie Bowen, aka the Halloween Queen, is Lulubelle Laughingwell at the Ruby Theater in Selma.
BUSINESS

Business Notes: May 19

The Blockbuster store on North Bright Leaf Boulevard in Smithfield is closing and selling its inventory.
NEWS

JCC salutes excellence in academics

Five years ago, Austin Scott was hard at work designing house plans as a professional drafter. When the economy bottomed out, he decided his future in construction looked grim.
NEWS

Oakview residents tour battlefield

Residents of Oakview Commons in Four Oaks recently took a “living history” trip to Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site in Johnston County.
NEWS

Crime Notes

Daniel Louis Dunn, 21, of 31 Futrell Road, Selma, was arrested May 2 and charged with possession of a stolen firearm and violating a domestic protection order.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Schools, college seeking bond dollars

The county’s public schools and community college took their building needs to county commissioners last week.
NEWS

State sets diploma standards

High school graduates will have seals on their diplomas in a few years showing whether they are ready for work or college under new criteria the State Board of Education adopted Thursday. The new standards follow a state law and Gov. Pat McCrory’s campaign promise to boost student interest...
BUSINESS

Johnston’s second brewery to open near Wilson’s Mills

Cheryl and Larry Lane of Clayton are preparing to open the county’s second brewery along U.S. 70 near Wilson’s Mills.